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South Jersey Dog Crowned World's Ugliest
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SONOMA, Calif. (AP) - June 22, 2007 - Elwood, a 2-year-old Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, was crowned as the world's ugliest dog here Friday, a distinction that delighted the New Jersey mutt's owners.
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Elwood, dark colored and hairless - save for a mohawk-like puff of white fur on his head - is often referred to as "Yoda," or "ET," for his resemblance to those famous science fiction characters.
"I think he's the cutest thing that ever lived," said Elwood's owner, Karen Quigley, a resident of Sewell, N.J.
Quigley brought Elwood out to compete for the second year at the annual ugly dog contest at the Marin-Sonoma County Fair. Elwood placed second last year.
Most of the competing canines were also Chinese Crested, a breed that features a mohawk, bug eyes and a long, wagging tongue.
Quigley said she rescued Elwood two years ago. "The breeder was going to euthanize him because she thought he was too ugly to sell," said Quigley.
"So ha ha, now Elwood's all over the Internet and people love him and adore him."
Beyond the regal title of ugliest dog, Elwood also earned a $1,000 reward for his owner.
Originally Posted by Nancy Drew
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, and the other was out of control...I loved the one my mom gave away, she was so cute and her little hair was black and white, she went with my color scheme. Everyone made fun of them and called them ugly but she was the cutest thing, I made a little coat for her and had her go as Cruella Deville for Halloween, and it should be known that normally I hate dogs.
